Result · Cheltenham · Friday 23 October 2026
1:50 Cheltenham result: Bowensonfire wins the Catesby Estates 'Chasing Excellence' Novices' Chase (GBB Race)
Class 22m chaseGoing Good To Soft5 ranTime 3m 58.40sWinner's prize £21,784
Favourite Bowensonfire won the 1:50 at Cheltenham on Friday 23 October 2026, beating Passing Diamond by 1¾ lengths. Ridden by Jack Kennedy for trainer Gordon Elliott, the six-year-old was sent off at 1/1 and covered the 2m on good to soft ground in 3m 58.40s. Ice Jet was a further 2¼ lengths back in third at 11/2.
1:50 Cheltenham full result: finishing order and SPs
| Pos | Horse | Jockey / trainer | Btn | SP | OR |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 |
Bowensonfire (FR) 6yo · 11-4 · h |
Jack Kennedy Gordon Elliott | — | 1/1FAV | 143 |
| 2 |
Passing Diamond (IRE) 6yo · 11-12 |
Richie McLernon Ben Haslam | 1¾ l | 11/2 | 128 |
| 3 |
Ice Jet (IRE) 4yo · 11-0 · t |
Harry Skelton Dan Skelton | 2¼ l | 11/2 | 127 |
| 4 |
Jarrive De Mee (FR) 7yo · 11-4 |
Mr P W Mullins W. P. Mullins | 5½ l | 3/1 | 138 |
| 5 |
Glen To Glen (IRE) 4yo · 11-0 · p |
Kielan Woods Nick Scholfield | 13 l | 28/1 | 132 |
Cheltenham 1:50 returns
Tote win£2Per £1 stake
Tote place£1.20 £2.20Per £1 stake
Exacta£5.301st and 2nd in order
CSF£6.81Computer straight forecast
Trifecta£16.401st, 2nd and 3rd in order
1:50 Cheltenham result: FAQs
Who won the 1:50 at Cheltenham on Friday 23 October 2026?
Bowensonfire, ridden by Jack Kennedy and trained by Gordon Elliott, at a starting price of 1/1.
Did the favourite win?
Yes. Bowensonfire won as the 1/1 favourite.
What was the winning time?
3m 58.40s over 2m on good to soft ground.
